Formed in 1691 from New Kent, and named for King William III and Queen Mary. The family of George Rogers Clark long lived in this county.

Marker Information:

Year On Marker: 1928

Region: Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula and Eastern Shore RegionGeographic Location: King and Queen CountyPhysical Description of Location: Buena Vista, VA 23149. Located on Buena Vista Road (Rt. 14), 1.2 miles west of the junction of Buena Vista Road (Rt. 14) and George Washington Hwy (Hwy 17). Marker is on the left when traveling west on Buena Vista Road (Rt. 14).